Twitter is just one of many social media tools available to event planners, but it has become one of the fastest growing ways to network.  Below you will find a series of tips as to why Twitter is a good idea for your Event Planning Company. 1)      Networking People are on Twitter at all hours of the day.  When a tweet goes out, many people will see it and it may land in front of your next potential client or referral.  In other words, one tweet can be the start of an entire conversation. To be sure your tweets are seen by the right audience be sure to include the most commonly used keywords to attract the audience you’re going after. 2)      Great Way to Find New Vendors Are you…

Eventplanning.com recently had the pleasure of attending the L.A. Times Travel & Adventure Show. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the show featured booths and information on hot spots around the globe including Hawaii, Ireland, China, Japan and Africa. The show also included presentations by some of the hospitality industries top players, including Lisa Ling (host of Our America), Rick Steves, Alice Short and Adam Richman (host of Man v. Food), as well as a zip line, cooking demonstrations and cultural performances. We spoke with a number of experts to learn where the up-and-coming destinations to hold meetings and events will be. Our top picks are based off of their accessibility, affordability, attractions, activities and choice of venues. Boise, ID: Boise is quickly becoming a top destination for meetings,…

As part of our new series, we will be interviewing great event planners to give our readers more insight into the life of a planner. Today’s interview is with Ivette Mancha who has her own planning company and also manages events at a popular South Beach venue. Ivette’s company is called eventsbyi where she offers her readers some of the most helpful planning tips around. Lets get started with the interview. Max: When did you realize you wanted to become an event planner, and what drew you toward the industry? Ivette: I think I realized I wanted to become an event planner on my 14th birthday. I hosted a party at my parent’s house and cleared the living room of furniture to create a dance floor. I remember thinking how…

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  It happens to be the biggest date night of the year.  With that, we have a list of creative date ideas just for you and that special someone. 1)      Make Your Own Drive-In Movie Theater Pick up a projector, and a movie that goes along with it.  Drive up to your garage, or even somewhere deserted with a bed sheet, and set up your own drive in Movie Theater.  Just make sure you test out the projector before the big date so you know it works properly. 2)      Progressive Dinner Instead of a typical dinner date, spice it up a little with a progressive dinner.  Pick out 3 to 4 different restaurants and venue change in between courses.  Attend one restaurant to try…

Dominick’s restaurant and bar in West Hollywood recently underwent an extensive renovation. The New York neighborhood-inspired restaurant enlarged their patio and added two roaring fireplaces to help create a more relaxed and inviting ambiance for events. The side patio can accommodate up to 35 to 40 guests and is ideal for more intimate gatherings. The side patio includes a large fireplace, two spacious couches and mini cocktail tables; making it easier for guests to mingle. For larger gatherings, the back garden patio is an ideal setting–it can seat a dinner for 85-115 guests and entertain up to 130-140 guests. Both patios feature luscious gardens, making them idyllic settings for spring and summer events. In the last year, Dominick’s has held a number of soirees. The biggest by far was Details…

Placed along the quirky shops on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles, CA,  Black Banditz Tattoo Shop is the ideal space for alternative events. In addition to being a tattoo shop and a hair salon, this 12,000 square foot space is able to accommodate up to 200 guests and has one in-store event every month. Events often include live tattoos, art projections and a stage where D.J’s keep the music pumping (usually Black Banditz’s in-house D.J., Rick Rude). Events take place in the interior of the shop as well as in the outdoor back gated area, which is enclosed for events. The shop has played host to a number of parties, including their own grand opening party in April. The event’s official title was the Black Banditz Grand Opening & Pre-Coachella…

Now that we know the Super Bowl is between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, have you thought about how you’re going to plan the BIG day?  Well, if not, no worries! Here are some of our tips for hosting on a fantastic Super Bowl Party. 1)      Make it Cozy Around the TV During the Super Bowl, the TV is a huge component.  Make sure your TV is centrally located so everyone has a good angle to watch the game and commercials. When the game is not on, everyone is glued to the commercials.  When the commercials are not on, they are glued to the game.  So, make a cozy environment around the TV. The big question is this: is there enough room?  If your couch and…

WitZend Live, a hidden gem in the heart of Venice, California has brought on “Andy Dick and the Bitches of the Century” show every Monday night in January. EventPlanning.com had the pleasure of checking out the show and the venue this week. Being a long time Andy Dick fan from The Assistant days, we jumped at the opportunity to see Andy perform on the Westside. The evening started with a standup comedy performance by Lucas Dick, Andy’s son. It appears as though Lucas is just starting out in his comedy career but his presentation and jokes got laughter from the crowd. The first half of his routine was focused around being Andy’s son which triggered laughter from the crowd. Then came comedian Dwayne Perkins for a short 7 minute act…

Affiliate Summit West 2012, an event for internet marketers, concluded a three day mixture of informative seminar sessions, booth exhibits and fun performances by Nelly, LMFAO and Tiesto. The three day event was held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from January 8th through January 10th. It is organized each year by Shawn Collins and Missy Ward, who put on an “East” version in New York and a “West” version in Las Vegas each year. Major brands that attended were Groupon, Google, ShareASale and LifeLock. The conference boasts over 5,000 attendees each paying over $1000 per ticket. Keynote speaker was the entertaining and motivational Eric Thomas, who’s Youtube video quoting “when you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe” went viral in late 2010. In a non-conference…

Kim Kardashian’s reputation has taken a beating over recent months after her 72 day marriage to Kris Humphries but that hasn’t stopped her from scoring one of the more lucrative celebrity New Years Eve hosting events. Kardashian is set to host the NYE event at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas. She has reportedly been paid $600,000 for the engagement, which includes future hosting events. Tickets for Tao’s New Years Eve event range from $175 – 225. The event begins at 9pm and tickets get guests hors d’oeuvres, open bar from 9pm – 11pm, champagne toast at midnight and entry into LAVO Nightclub at The Palazzo Hotel. TAO has been long known for putting on great events and is one of the few Las Vegas nightclubs that has been able to…